Physical Therapy

The muscles of the pelvic floor serve a few unique functions. They are responsible for holding internal organs inside, closing the valves of the bladder and bowels to ensure continence, and for part of sexual function.

When these muscles are weak or loose, leakage of stool or urine results and when they are too tight or they spasm, they cause pain and possible retention of urine or stool. Pelvic floor problems can occur at any age.

Pelvic floor conditions

Pelvic organ prolapse: relaxation of the bladder, uterus, bowel or rectum into the vaginal canal.